GACE Events & Programs

GACE offers a variety of workshops and events designed for professional development and networking.  Members are encouraged to participate in any event or workshop of interest.  Please submit information for your organization's upcoming event/s HERE  if you would like to have an event added to the calendar.


GACE offers the following events and programs:

Annual Conference
GACE's annual conference is the largest event for HR/recruiting and career services professionals in the state of Georgia. Connect with your colleagues to learn about the latest trends in our industry.

College-to-College Career Fair
The C2C is the largest collaborated fair in the state of Georgia.  Employers have an opportunity to recruit students and alumni from over 40 colleges and universities.

GACE Member Awards
Each year, GACE honors it's members and their students'outstanding achievements with the following awards. Recipients are honored each year at the annual GACE conference and in all GACE publications. 

Networking Events

Professional Development Workshops

Upcoming events

    • 23 Feb 2012
    • 12:00 PM - 3:59 PM
    • Kennesaw State University Convocation Center

    Contact: Lori Trahan
    Email: ltrahan@kennesaw.edu
    Phone: (770)423-6555
     
    Description of event:  General career fair open to employers seeking to hire full-time and summer/fall interns. Space is limited.


    Location of event: Kennesaw State University | 1000 Chastain Road | Kennesaw, GA 30144


    Web Site for employers and/or students to register: http://careerctr.kennesaw.edu  

    Event is open to:  Participating GACE Member Schools

    • 28 Feb 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 12:59 PM
    • University of West Georgia

    Contact: Vicki Hardin or
    Email:  vhardin@westga.edu

    Phone:  678.839.6431 

     
    Web Site for employers and/or students to register: http://careerweb.westga.edu


    Location of event: Campus Center Ballroom
     
    Event is private for school's student body only

    • 02 Mar 2012
    • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • The Art Institute of Atlanta

    GACE Drive-in Workshop

    Memory Mojo

     

    Speaker: Joe M. Turner
    Member of National Speakers Association

     


    *This program has applied for CEC approval by the National Board for Certified Counselors and HR Certification Institute*


    Agenda:

    Registration
    9:00 - 10:00 AM

    Welcome &Speaker Presentation
    10:00 - 12:00 AM

    Lunch
    12:00 - 1:00 PM

    Round Table Discussions
    1:00 - 2:00 PM

    Closing
    2:00 - 2:15 PM

    Campus Tour
    2:15 - 3:00 PM

     

    Location:
    The Art Institute of Atlanta
    6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, NE 100 Embassy Row, Atlanta, GA 30328


    Questions?
    Email Michael Dutcher,
    mdutcher@kennesaw.edu
    Phone: 770-423-6555

    • 02 Mar 2012
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • ONLINE at the GACE LinkedIn Group

    Contact: Laura Ledgerwood 
    Email:  lel@uga.edu
    Phone:  706.542.8426
     

    Held every First Friday of the Month, GACE’s “Virtual Career Share” will provide a place for members to share resources around a set topic for both college and HR members. Go to the GACE LinkedIn Group to find the discussion topic of the month-- ask questions, share resources or simply learn from your colleagues across the state.
      
     
    TOPIC:
    TBD


    Event is open to all

    • 05 Mar 2012
    • 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Georgia College, Student Activities Center - Magnolia Ballroom 231 W. Hancock Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

    Contact: Mary Roberts
    Email:  mary.roberts@gcsu.edu
    Phone: (478)445-5384

     

    Description of event: The Georgia College Career Expo is focused on our students in business as well as arts and sciences who are seeking full-time jobs, internships, and summer opportunities. Graduate schools may attend as well although they are encouraged to attend our Graduate School Fair in October. 

    Web Site for employers and/or students to register: www.gcsu.edu/career

     

    Location of event:  Georgia College, Student Activities Center | Magnolia Ballroom | 231 W. Hancock Street | Milledgeville, GA 31061

     

    Event is private for school's student body only

    • 06 Mar 2012
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • North Georgia College & State University

    Contact: Dora Ditchfield 
    Email:  dditchfield@northgeorgia.edu
    Phone:  (706) - 864 - 1951

     

    Description of event:
    North Georgia's annual on-campus career fair provides organizations the opportunity to connect with students and alumni who are exploring career options for full-time and part-time positions, summer jobs, internships, and graduate program opportunities. The event will be well-publicized, so strong student and alumni participation is anticipated.


    Web Site for employers and/or students to register:

    http://www.northgeorgia.edu/Careers/Careers.aspx?id=3349

     

    Location of event:
    Rec Center (new building) | 82 College Circle | Dahlonega, GA 30597

     


    Event is private for school's student body only

    • 14 Mar 2012
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Georgia State University

    Contact: Ramona Simien 
    Email:  rsimien@gsu.edu
    Phone:  (404)413-1820

     

    Description of event: PT/Nursing degrees welcome


    Web Site for employers and/or students to register:

    http://gsu.edu/career

     

    Location of event: Georgia State University | Dahlberg Hall | 30 Courtland Street | Atlanta, GA 30303

     

    Event is open to participating GACE member schools

    • 16 Mar 2012
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • http://www.gace.org/GACE/Awards

    The GACE Rising Star Award is being instituted to recognize a new GACE member for their involvement and dedication to GACE and for helping to raise the standard of excellence for our organization. Nominations may come from any GACE member. The winner will be announced at the Annual GACE Conference in June.

    The NACE Management Leadership Institute (MLI) is a five-day, professionally intensive workshop led by a faculty of experienced career services practitioners. The workshop offers practical information, networking opportunities with peers and the chance to learn from experienced colleagues who have successfully met the challenges of career center management.


    Want more information? Click here!

     

    • 22 Mar 2012
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Albany State University Campus - HPER Gymnasium

    Contact: Glorya Williams 
    Email:  glorya.williams@asurams.edu
    Phone:  (229) - 430 - 4652

     

    Description of event:
    General career fair open to employers seeking to hire full-time, part-time, intern and co-op positions. Graduate schools may also attend.


    Location of event:

    Albany State University Campus - HPER Gymnasium 
    Albany, Georgia 31705

     


    Event is private for school's student body only

    • 04 Apr 2012
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Georgia State University

    Contact: Ramona Simien 
    Email:  rsimien@gsu.edu
    Phone:  (404)413-1820

     

    Description of event: Opportunities for summer and internships


    Web Site for employers and/or students to register:

    http://gsu.edu/career

     

    Location of event: Georgia State University | Dahlberg Hall | 30 Courtland Street | Atlanta, GA 30303

     


    Event is private for school's student body only

    • 06 Apr 2012
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • ONLINE at the GACE LinkedIn Group

    Contact: Laura Ledgerwood 
    Email:  lel@uga.edu
    Phone:  706.542.8426
     

    Held every First Friday of the Month, GACE’s “Virtual Career Share” will provide a place for members to share resources around a set topic for both college and HR members. Go to the GACE LinkedIn Group to find the discussion topic of the month-- ask questions, share resources or simply learn from your colleagues across the state.
      
     
    TOPIC:
    TBD


    Event is open to all

    • 10 Apr 2012
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA

    The C2C is the largest collaborated fair in the state of Georgia.  Employers have an opportunity to recruit students and alumni from over 40 colleges and universities. We invite you to participate and meet our collegiate talent.

    • 10 Apr 2012
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA

    The C2C is the largest collaborated fair in the state of Georgia.  Employers have an opportunity to recruit students and alumni from over 40 colleges and universities. We invite you to participate and meet our collegiate talent.

    Students / Alumni click here for more information


    Sponsorship Opportunities

    To be a C2C Sponsor, Register HERE!

    Sponsorship 1 - TITLE SPONSOR (5 Available) - $2,000.00 (USD) 1 booth space with priority booth location to include up to 4 representatives and 4 brunch tickets
    - Full page ad in career fair program guide
    - Recognition at the Employer Brunch
    - Reserved VIP location at the Employer Brunch
    - Recognition in the career fair program guide
    - Inclusion in all pre-career fair marketing materials to employers and students
    - Logo inclusion on all career fair signage
    - Company name with hot link on career fair website
    - Hospitality attendant assigned to each Title Sponsor to provide priority check-in, loading and unloading service, assistance with set-up and directions to booth and to attend to all other needs during Career Fair, as appropriate

    Sponsorship 2 - CAREER FAIR SPONSOR (10 Available) - $1,500.00 (USD) One booth space with priority booth location to include up to 3 representatives and 3 brunch tickets
    - Recognition at the Employer Brunch
    - Reserved VIP location at the Employer Brunch
    - Recognition in the career fair program guide
    - Inclusion in all pre-career fair marketing materials to employers and students
    - Logo inclusion on all career fair signage
    - 1/4 page ad

    Sponsorship 3 - PARTNER SPONSOR (15 Available) - $1,000.00 (USD) One booth space with priority booth location to include up to 2 representatives and 2 brunch tickets
    - Recognition at the Employer Brunch
    - Reserved VIP location at the Employer Brunch
    - Recognition in the career fair program guide
    - Logo inclusion on all career fair signage
    - 1/4 page ad

    • 30 May 2012
    • 9:00 AM
    • 01 Jun 2012
    • 12:00 PM
    • Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort, St. Simons, Georgia


    Don’t miss out on the opportunity to network with college career professionals and recruiters throughout the state of Georgia!

    Attend the GACE Annual Conference and…

    • Learn best practices that you can adapt for your college or organization
    • Explore new and emerging recruiting practices
    • Share challenges and solutions to recruiting issues
    • Network with hundreds of career practitioners and educators
    • Become engaged with professional development activities
    • Give back to the local community through a new GACE initiative, GACE Gives

    Sponsorship opportunities
    have changed since previous years – with more exciting opportunities to get your organization recognized! 
    Please read here to
    learn how your organization can shine during the GACE 2012 Conference.

    2012 Conference Page

    • 30 May 2012
    • 9:00 AM
    • 01 Jun 2012
    • 12:00 PM
    • Sea Palms Gold & Tennis Resort, St. Simons, Georgia


    Don’t miss out on the opportunity to network with college career professionals and recruiters throughout the state of Georgia!

    Attend the GACE Annual Conference and…

    • Learn best practices that you can adapt for your college or organization
    • Explore new and emerging recruiting practices
    • Share challenges and solutions to recruiting issues
    • Network with hundreds of career practitioners and educators
    • Become engaged with professional development activities
    • Give back to the local community through a new GACE initiative, GACE Gives

    2012 Conference Page

Past events

22 Feb 2012 Georgia Southern University Eagle Expo Career Fair
21 Feb 2012 Berry College Employer Expo
17 Feb 2012 Augusta State University Employer Expo
16 Feb 2012 Augusta State University Educator Expo
15 Feb 2012 Mercer University Spring Career Fair
09 Feb 2012 Mercer University Teacher Recruitment Fair
07 Feb 2012 Georgia Southern University STEM Career Fair
07 Feb 2012 University of West Georgia Job Expo
03 Feb 2012 GACE Virtual Career Share
02 Feb 2012 Georgia Southern University Public Service & Non-Profit Job Fair
01 Feb 2012 Georgia Southern University Internship & Summer Job Fair
31 Jan 2012 Georgia State University Spring Management Trainee Fair
25 Jan 2012 University of Georgia Spring Career Fair
16 Dec 2011 GACE Drive-In Workshop
18 Nov 2011 GACE Membership Breakfast - Macon
16 Nov 2011 Georgia Careers Consortium - Career Opportunities
11 Nov 2011 GACE Membership Breakfast - Atlanta
28 Oct 2011 Southeast Regional Facilitation Conference
21 Oct 2011 Mercer University Graduate/Professional School Day
18 Oct 2011 Georgia State University All Majors Career and Internship Fair
15 Oct 2011 Open House: Destination Public Health - Emory University/Rollins School of Public Health
12 Oct 2011 Southern Polytechnic State University Fall Career Expo 2011
06 Oct 2011 Technology Association of GA, All Majors Career and Internship Fair - Partnered with GSU and Southern Polytechnic State University
06 Oct 2011 Graduate School Forum - LaGrange College
06 Oct 2011 Leadership Conference - West Georgia SHRM Conference
29 Sep 2011 Georgia State University Fall All Majors Career and Internship Fair
28 Sep 2011 Mercer University Fall Career Expo
20 Sep 2011 Kennesaw State University Fall Career Fair
20 Sep 2011 Clayton State University Internship/Non-Profit Job Fair
15 Sep 2011 Kennesaw State University Accounting Career Fair
14 Sep 2011 Emory University Fall 2011 Career Fair
13 Sep 2011 Georgia Tech Career Fair
12 Sep 2011 Georgia Tech Career Fair
07 Sep 2011 Georgia College Senior Picnic
31 Aug 2011 Georgia State University - Back to School Internship and Part-time Job Fair
08 Jun 2011 GACE 41st Annual Conference | June 2011
12 Apr 2011 College-to-Career Fair
11 Mar 2011 GACE Social Media Conference
07 Jan 2011 Drive-In Workshop - The Introvert’s Path to Career Success - Jennifer Kahnweiler
 

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